Cute, Furry, and Deadly: Diseases You Can Catch from Your Pet! (24/7: Science Behind the Scenes)

By Christen Brownlee

Book Overview

Features: - High interest/low reading level books for middle- and high-school students- Attention-grabbing opener to provide immediate visual introduction to each book- Mock dialogues to present crucial vocabulary terms in context- Compelling visuals and information to help students build a background in each topic- Real-life case studies to show scientists' problem-solving processes- Portfolio of tools, equipment, forms, and other real materials used by experts in the field- Science as Inquiry out of the classroom and into the real world- Forensic science is a hot topic, making these books the ones teens will want to read- Highlights of key historical moments in each discipline- Current events tie-ins- Career emphasis, featuring interviews with scientists in the field

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531187373
• ISBN13: 9780531187371
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.6" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12